Sala Projector and Screen
I. Suggested equipment
1.) Projector:
Option A - Epson EH-LS800B (manufacturer's website)
Price: £2,799.00
Suppliers:
• richersounds.com (recommended supplier)
• amazon.co.uk
• avpartsmaster.co.uk
• atlanticelectrics.co.uk
Note: This ultra-short-throw (UST) projector has the following advantages:
1.) It's very bright (roughly twice as bright as comparable projectors), which is essential if projecting in a room which can't be blacked-out (where ambient light can't be eliminated) - which is our use case
2.) It supports 4K source playback, which is a welcome feature
3.) It can positioned very close to the screen
4.) It's from a reputable brand and is a recent model (ensuring it will stay relevant longer)
It's disadvantages:
1.) It's expensive
2.) It's bulky and heavy
3.) Our ability to make full use of it's features is uncertain
or
Option B - TBC
2.) Screen:
Option A - 160″ Matt Grey 16:9 Electric Screen *availability and suitability for a UST projector questionable*
Price: £219.95
Supplier: platinumhomecinema.co.uk
Note: This screen is designed for areas where ambient light can't be eliminated and improves the image quality compared to when using a regular white screen. With our current white screen we have always have had an issue with the projected image appearing "washed out" - this grey screen will help with that issue.
Examples of the benefit of using grey over white projection surface in a room which can't be blacked-out:
Example 1: https://youtu.be/FrxZydcqiDA?t=177
Example 2: https://youtu.be/po60aU4Iifw?t=70
Example 3: https://youtu.be/BVQoQHn8F_w?t=786
Example 4: https://youtu.be/mRgXCwEJe_o?t=131
or
Option B - Celexon HomeCinema Tension 135" 16:9 (it might need to be fully extended for tab tensioning to work - 30cm top border including - is this doable?)
Price: £716.93
Supplier: www.avpartsmaster.co.uk
Note: White, tensioned screen, recommended for UST projectors over regular screens (might be required instead of just recommended, more information here).
3.) Projector stand/cart: TBD (the required dimensions for the cart can only be confirmed after the projector has been purchased and tested)
4.) Lockable storage for the projector: something like this (has to fit under the shelf in the AV room)
5.) Portable stand for the computer/laptop something like this (has to fit under the shelf in the AV room)
6.) Padded protective transport case for the projector like this
II. Location of the screen
more resources:
Regular white screen material vs CLR: https://youtu.be/8h4T8Ut-OKU?t=228
Regular screen vs tensioned: https://youtu.be/PStApGHSOnc?t=9
Info about screens: https://strongmdi.com/blog/planning-for-a-motorized-screen-avoid-these-common-mistakes/
Reviews for the Celexon Tab Tension screen: https://www.amazon.co.uk
Epson LS800 daytime test: https://youtu.be/MJgFxpMtB9o?t=276
Updated 18/25/9/24 by Jalito Bhikkhu